Carter, Crestview sewer break being maintainedFor the last several years, the subject of Carter/Crestview sewer main issue has come before the Metropolis City Council several times, whether as discussion at committee meetings or at council mee...

Sunday is anniversary of Lisa Carnes murderStaff Report In March 1984, 26-year-old Lisa Ann Carnes had been reported missing on March 29. Her nude body was found the afternoon of Friday, March 30 near Mermet Lake. According to the story pub...

Joppa business boosts county’s general fundMassac County’s general fund received a big boost last week from the Village of Joppa, in the form of a $191,388 check from former Joppa Village President Sue Sandusky. Some sales tax money from Il...

At The River marks first anniversaryIt’s going to be a time of celebration when At The River Ministries (ATR) hosts its monthly meal next week. The organization will mark its one year anniversary on Monday. “We’re happy with what God...

Quality workmanship makes models come aliveMassac County native Bernard Reineking recently shared his love of making wooden models to the residents of Misty Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Metropolis. A resident of the facility, Reineki...

City delays pool bathhouse constructionThanks to weather and design changes, construction to the Metropolis City Pool bathhouse will have to wait until the 2014 season is over. In a 6-1 vote Monday night, the Metropolis City Council vot...

Kipp begins role of EEI plant managerPress Release James “Bob” Kipp began his new role as plant manager at Joppa’s Electric Energy Inc. in December 2013. In that short time, Kipp and the Joppa plant leadership team have already met wi...

Citizens concerned about future of EEIBy Michele Longworth Planet Reporter reporter@metropolisplanet.com A group of four women are concerned about the future of Joppa’s Electric Energy Incorporated (EEI) plant, and they are trying to r...